English, taught by people who put their names on it.
Oxford English Global is an independent English learning center based in Oxford, England. We help adults move from “I studied English for years but freeze when I speak” to genuine, usable fluency.
We started in 2014 with one stubborn belief: most English content online is written to rank, not to teach. So we built the opposite — lessons grounded in real classroom experience, written by qualified instructors, and checked against the CEFR framework rather than a keyword tool.
How we teach
In context, not in isolation. Grammar lives inside sentences you would actually say, not in abstract tables you forget by Tuesday.
With feedback, early. The fastest progress comes from specific, well‑timed correction — so our courses prioritise it over passive watching.
Honestly. No “fluent in 30 days.” We tell you roughly how long real progress takes, and we cite our sources.
Milestones since 2014
A decade of building a trusted independent English school — on two continents.
- 2014Founded in Oxford
Opened as a small academy for adult English learners on Kidlington High Street.
- 2017Cape Town campus opens
A second teaching base on Long Street brings our method to learners across two continents.
- 201910,000 learners taught
Reached five figures of adult learners, the majority progressing at least one CEFR level.
- 2021Free lesson library launched
Made a structured, teacher-written set of lessons free to everyone — no card required.
- 2023Four study languages
Published guidance in English, Spanish, German and Portuguese so learners study in a language they already know.
- 202640,000+ learners, 70 countries
A redesigned curriculum and a global community of adult learners building real, usable English.
The people behind the lessons
Every author on this site is a real, qualified teacher. Their credentials are public — click through to verify them.
An honest note
We are based in Oxford and proud of it, but we are an independent company — not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the University of Oxford.
Frequently asked questions
Who is behind Oxford English Global?
A small team of qualified English teachers and curriculum designers. Every public lesson and article carries a named author whose credentials you can verify on their profile page.
Is this affiliated with the University of Oxford?
No. Oxford English Global is an independent English learning center based in Oxford, England. We are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the University of Oxford.